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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Films Division is screening four documentary films to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities tomorrow
Mumbai : December 2, 2020
Films Division has curated a package of four documentary films to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities tomorrow . The films in the package are Diler - Arunima Sinha , Inner Voice , Hope in the Darkness  and Wings of Desire . These films will be streamed live on its YouTube channel and website.
Diler - Arunima Sinha  shows how Arunima Sinha made up her mind to fight all physical disabilities and barriers to achieve a feat that created a world record, by becoming the first woman amputee to scale Mount Everest and other known peaks in the world. Inner Voice  is a short film on the well-known Kerala based playback and classical singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi. Hope in the Darkness  is about the visually disabled cyclists and volunteers who have completed cycle tour from India Gate, New Delhi to the Gateway of India, Mumbai to spread awareness about visual disabilities. Wings of Desire , tells the story of Shalini Saraswati who lost her all limbs due to a rare infection but through determination, became an avid runner and is now well known as the ‘blade runner’. The films being screened showcase the determination and true grit of persons with disabilities and their equal participation in all aspects of society and development.
The films will be streamed on www.filmsdivision.org/DocumentaryoftheWeek and https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision throughout tomorrow.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assures industry bodies of Manipur to further the state’s growth story
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal on Saturday assured industry bodies of Manipur to further the growth story of the state.
In an interaction with representatives of different organisations of industry, trade and commerce in the state on Saturday night at Imphal, the union minister said, India’s growth story is not complete without Manipur’s growth story. He said, the Centre is aware of the big challenges in this remote area in the growth of industry, trade and commerce.
The union minister further said, lot of efforts has been made and special infrastructural development projects have been initiated for the promotion of industry, trade and commerce in the region including North-East Industrial Development Scheme and sanctioning of Integrated Development and Promotion of Industrial Projects. He however said, spirit of collaboration and competition is essential to further the growth of industry, trade and commerce in the region. He also urged the industrial bodies to undertake cooperative ventures and start-ups to promote industry and commercial trade as well as share technology and common platforms to optimise the outcome of the efforts.
He said, North-East states will be taken cared of to go on their own identity and not to rush either to Delhi or Kolkata for every issue. He further said, his ministry’s efforts to make everything online is a venture towards materialising the same as well as to go on full transparency. The union minister also assured that his ministry will make every possible effort so that Manipur gets full advantage of free trade agreement as the state is gateway to Myanmar and ASEAN countries.
Manipur Commerce and Industries Minister Thongam Biswajit Singh, Secretary of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India Upendra Prasad Singh, state Chief Secretary Dr. Rajesh Kumar and senior officials of the state commerce and industries department also attended the interaction session.
During the interaction, representatives of industrial unions of the state - Manipur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-Myanmar Border Traders’ Union, All Manipur Entrepreneurs' Association, Business Excellence Group, Manipur Power loom Development Association, Manipur Handloom and Handicraft Entrepreneurs Artisan Development Society and Organization for Development of Economic and Self Help drew attention of the Minister with brief presentations to bring about promotional avenues for the growth of industry, trade and commerce for the border state.
They raised issues pertaining to the need of introduction of transit duty system, reduction in visa fees, opening of trade related offices e.g., DGFT, FIEO, EXIM BANK, RBI FOREX cells at Imphal, development of multi model logistics park, transport subsidies to export and import traders, upgradation of Imphal Airport with facilities of cold storage, Customs office etc.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Chief Minister of Meghalaya Shri Conrad Sangma calls on Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Giriraj Singh in New Delhi; discusses piggery development project to be launched in Meghalaya
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya Shri Conrad Sangma today called on the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Giriraj Singh in New Delhi to discuss various issues related to animal husbandry in the State. The key topic of discussion was the piggery development project which is to be launched in Meghalaya financed by the National Cooperative Development Corporation along with the State Government. The proposed Piggery development project will boost domestic availability of meat in the entire North Eastern Region and also promote its exports thereby giving livelihood opportunities to the people. It will also create awareness amongst the rural people to take up Piggery farming with improved breeding stock.
The Union Ministeralong with the Chief Minister of Meghalaya also discussed Fishery development possibilities in the State and the Union Minister assured the Chief Minister of all possible help in this regard.
Ministry of Defence
CoE – SURVEI standardizes Drone images for land Survey
Setting World’s first standard on land survey using drone, the Ministry of Defense’s Centre of Excellence – Satellite and Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative  has published a draft concept paper prescribing the technical parameters which may serve as a reference standard to estimate the image quality of drone survey output. The COE-SURVEI has solicited comments from the stakeholders in this regard for laying down uniform standards to evaluate quality of output of drone images for purpose of land survey.
It may be recalled that no uniform parameters exist for evaluation of images obtained by the use of drones for the purpose of land survey at present. This poses a challenge in carrying out post-processing analysis on the drone imagery output, restricting the ability to extract relevant information from drone data by using AI & ML tools.
CoE – SURVEI, in association with its knowledge partners has taken a lead in developing draft standards for drone survey output, and published the same for seeking views and wider consultations with drone community and other stakeholders. The draft standards prescribe 19 parameters to evaluate quality of drone output and 8 extension metrics/ techniques to estimate image quality, apart from indicating sample benchmarking from literature.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri G Kishan Reddy states various steps taken by the Government for the rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants
3000 State Government jobs created for Kashmiri migrants at an outlay of Rs. 1080 crores under the Prime Minister’s Development Package, 2015: Shri G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G Kishan Reddy, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha to a question regarding return of Kashmiri migrants said that it has been the endeavour of the Government of India to ensure the safe return of Kashmiri migrants by providing various rehabilitation facilities and to create an environment conducive for their return to the Valley. Accordingly, the Government has approved the following rehabilitation schemes for Kashmiri migrants. Under the Prime Minister’s Development Package, 2015 :
- Creation of 3,000 State Government jobs for the Kashmiri migrants at an outlay of Rs. 1,080 crores. As per the information provided by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, selection process has been concluded in respect of 1781 posts and 604 candidates have joined in different departments as on 22nd February, 2020. These jobs are in addition to the 3000 State Government jobs approved under the Prime Minister’s Package-2008, against which 2,905 jobs have been filled.
- Construction of 6,000 transit accommodations at an outlay of Rs. 920 crores for accommodating 3000 Kashmiri migrants employed under PMRP- 2008 and for 3000 additional migrants under PMDP-2015. 849 flats are available for accommodation and 560 flats are under construction.
In addition to the above, the Government of India reimburses monthly cash relief to the eligible Kashmiri migrants settled in Jammu. Since the year 2014, the monthly cash relief has been enhanced twice i.e. from Rs. 6600/- per family to Rs. 10,000/- per family in 2015 and to Rs. 13,000/- per family in 2018. In addition, dry ration is also provided to these Kashmiri migrants.
In case of Kashmiri migrants settled in Delhi, the Government of India reimburses the expenditure incurred by the Government of NCT of Delhi  on the monthly cash relief of Rs.3250/- per person out of which the share of GNCTD is Rs. 1000/- per person.
UPSC
Personality tests for the remaining candidates of Civil Services Examination 2019 to be held from 20th July, 2020.
The Union Public Service Commission held a special meeting today to review the prevailing situation due to COVID-19. Taking notice of the opening of lockdown and progressive relaxations being announced by the Central Government and various States, the Commission decided to issue a revised schedule of Examinations/ Recruitment Tests . Details of the revised calendar of Examinations/ RTs have been published on the UPSC website.
The Commission also decided to resume personality tests for the remaining candidates of Civil Services Examination 2019 from 20th July, 2020. Candidates will be informed individually.
Recruitment Test for the posts of EO/AO in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization earlier scheduled to be held on the October 04, 2020 has been deferred. New date for conduct of this RT will be published on the website of the Commission at the time of issue of calendar of Examinations/ Recruitment Tests for 2021.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between Competition Commission of India and Competition Commission of Mauritius
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding  between Competition Commission of India  and Competition Commission of Mauritius  for promotion and strengthening of co-operation in competition law and policy.
Implementation Strategy and Targets
The MoU aims to promote and strengthen cooperation in matters of competition law and policy through exchange of information, sharing of best practices and capacity building initiatives. It is intended to promote mutual co-operation in the areas of technical co-operation, experience sharing and enforcement co-operation. The resultant outcomes would benefit consumers at large and promote equity and inclusiveness.
Impact:
The MoU between CCI and CCM is expected to:
 Address anticompetitive restraints that affect international trade;
 Improve enforcement of the Competition Act, 2002 by CCI;
 Promote understanding of competition policy;
 Capacity building;
 Bring diplomatic benefits;
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Competition Commission of India on the Indian side and Competition Commission of Mauritius on the other side would be major beneficiaries in this Memorandum of Understanding.
Background:
Section 18 of the Competition Act, 2002 permits CCI to enter into any memorandum or arrangement with any agency of any foreign country for the purpose of discharging its duties or performing its functions under the Act.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
ROB to organize an exhibition on ‘Saaf Niyat Sahi Vishwas’
Kolkata, August 10, 2018.
Regional Outreach Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Kolkata will organize an exhibition on ‘Saaf Niyat Sahi Vishwas” at Birla Industrial and Technological Museum , Kolkata. The exhibition will start on August 13, 2018 and will continue till August 17, 2018.
Smt. Rupa Ganguly, MP  will inaugurate the exhibition on August 13, 2018 at 12 Noon.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Construction/Upgradation of Highways in Mountainous States
In the last five years, 4358 km of National Highway have been constructed in the mountainous and border areas with an expenditure of Rs.70,733 Crores.
The number of ongoing works for development of NHs in mountainous States and border areas is at Annexure. Based on their stage of progress, these works are targeted to be completed between 2021 and 2023.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
ANNEXURE
The details of ongoing works for development of NHs in mountainous and Border States:
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Sl. No.
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Name of the State / Union Territory
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No. of ongoing works
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1
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Jammu & Kashmir
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34
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2
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Himachal Pradesh
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41
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3
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Uttarakhand
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83
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4
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Assam
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51
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5
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Manipur
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31
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6
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Meghalaya
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22
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7
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Mizoram
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22
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8
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Nagaland
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44
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9
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Arunachal Pradesh
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47
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10
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Tripura
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22
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11
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Sikkim
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29
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12
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West Bengal
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53
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13
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Ladakh
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2
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Heartfelt desire to see Nirbhaya alive, inspired this story: Director Dayal Padmanabhan
More women should start telling their stories by going behind camera : Director Lakshmy Ramakrishan
Goa : 25.11.2019
“The Medico Legal procedures and protocols adopted by investigative agencies changed after the Nirbhaya incident. I have fictionalised the incident in my movie to show what will be the experience of Nirbhaya if she is alive after the incident. I strongly wanted her to live, that was motivation behind making this movie”, said Dayal Padmanabhan, Director of the film Ranganayaki. The movie is in a way tribute to 1981 film Ranganayaki which had great influence on me, he added.
“The focus of the movie is on the social side of the incident and treatment is different than a revenge plot normally associated with theme of rape in movies. 3 ancient classical songs were used in the movie with same lyrics but with different music. One sexually abused girl got courage to lodge complaint after watching this movie. I consider this a bigger achievement than anything else,” he added.
Director of movie Home Owner, Ms Lakshmy Ramakrishan was also present in the press conference. Her film is selected for the first time in IFFI. The movie has a story of elderly couple which is stranded in a flooded home during Chennai floods. She said, “I believe more women should be behind cameras. They have to tell the stories. I get inspired from real life incidents. Woman have to prove their worth to be taken seriously”, she added. Ms Lakshmy further said that she was greatly helped by her experience as anchor of reality TV shows. She said she believes that there is no competition when it comes to choosing men or women centric themes and it’s like both are companions walking side by side.
Vikas Chandra, Director of movie “Maya” also attended the press conference and said that the idea of the movie came from need to cope with impending loss in his personal life. He considered it very cathartic experience. Director of Photography Ms Priyanka Singh was also present on this occasion.
Directors of movie “Photo Prem”, Aditya Rathi and Gayatri Patil were also present on this occasion and said how their real life experiences inspired them to make their film.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India announces contribution of 22 mn USD to GFTAM for 6th replenishment cycle
India has demonstrated strong political leadership and commitment to fight HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria: Dr Harsh Vardhan
“Under the visionary and dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi ji, India has announced a contribution of 22 million US Dollars to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria  for the 6th replenishment cycle , an increase of 10% over the amount contributed by us in the 5th cycle.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare stated that “India stands firm to its long-standing partnership with the Global Fund and its commitment to eliminate AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria”. India’s pledge for the Global Fund strongly demonstratesitsstrong political leadership to achieve the universal health for all and its equallystrong commitment to work across borders to join hands in fighting the epidemics of these three diseases”.
Dr Harsh Vardhan highlighted that India was the first implementing country to host a replenishment milestone of the Global Fund and now has become first among G20, BRICS and implementer countries to announce the pledge for the 6th Replenishment Conference, setting precedent for other donors to contribute generously for the cause. He said that we are adequately financing our efforts to accomplish our goals of TB, HIV and Malaria elimination and with our increased pledge, India has inched a step closer in this direction by stepping up the Global Fund efforts to strengthen health systems and save 16 million more lives across the globe.
Partnership between India and Global Fund
India shares a sustained partnership with the Global Fund since 2002 both as recipient and as a donor. Global Fund support with investment of US $ 2.0 billion so far has made significant contribution in attaining targets related to HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria reduction and escalating our fight against these three diseases. In the current funding cycle , the Global Fund has allocated US$ 500 million to India. As a donor, India has contributed US$ 46.5 million so far till 2019 including US$ 20 million for the 5th Replenishment.
Ministry of Finance
NIIF managed fund invested in 16 entities covering ports and logistics, renewable energy, roads, digital infrastructure, healthcare and manufacturing among others
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund  is set up as a collaborative investment platform between Government of India, Global Investors, Multilateral Development Banks  and Domestic Financial Institutions. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Giving more information, the Minister stated that NIIF currently has three funds namely Master Fund, Fund of Funds and Strategic Opportunities Fund that have invested in 16 entities covering ports and logistics, renewable energy, roads, digital infrastructure, healthcare and manufacturing among others.
The Memorandum of Understanding  was signed in November 2022 to facilitate investment across multiple sectors in India through an India Japan Fund, the Minister stated.
The Minister further stated that funds of NIIF have investments from:-
- Global investors such as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority , AustralianSuper, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board , Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, PSP Investments, Temasek, US International Development Finance Corporation 
- MDBs such as Asian Development Bank , Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank , New Development Bank  and
- Domestic Financial Institutions such as Axis Bank, HDFC Asset Management Company, HDFC Life Insurance, HDFC Limited, ICICI Bank and Kotak Life Insurance.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
63.43 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
42,909 new cases in the last 24 hours
Active cases account for 1.15% of total cases
India's Active caseload stands at 3,76,324
Recovery Rate currently at 97.51%
34,763 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,19,23,405
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 66 days
Daily positivity rate reported to be 3.02%
52.01 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
India’s First Festival of Inclusion, Purple Fest to begin tomorrow in Goa
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar to be Present at Inauguration of Purple Fest in Goa
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment to address Sensitization Workshop on Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Goa
Goa | January 5, 2023
The first-of-its-kind inclusive festival in India, 'Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity' is set to begin tomorrow in Goa. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar will be present at the inauguration of the festival, which aims to showcase how we can come together to create a welcoming and inclusive world for everyone. The Minister will also be addressing a Sensitization Workshop on Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Aimed at furthering the spirit of inclusion, the Purple Fest will feature a variety of exciting live performances, sporting events, grand exhibitions, immersive experience zones, accessible movie screenings, & discussions on vital subjects like inclusive education, tourism, employment, & independent living. Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar will be among the dignitaries present as the festival witnesses its launch tomorrow.
As part of the festival, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in association with Office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities  is organising a two days Sensitization Workshop on 6th and 7th January in Goa. The workshop will feature best practices in the field of disability with a focus on improving accessibility addressing implementation related issues of various schemes and programmes for Persons with Disabilities, and innovations and action plan in the field of accessibility. The workshop will witness participation from stakeholders from all over the country.
The Workshop will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar and Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant will be present as the Guest of Honor.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pained by deaths in the building collapse in Mumbai
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed condolences for the victims of the building collapse in Mumbai. He has also announced ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims.
A PMO tweet said :
"Pained by the building collapse in Mumbai. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM Modi"